“The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty in the world.” F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby There are large cities, metropolises, giant cities and then there is New York. No other city can quite, Read More
Summer is here and while everybody is heading to the beach, La Bonne Vivante decided to enjoy the crisp alpine breeze in beautiful Engadine for a change! While we love hitting the slopes here in the winter, Engadin is a true outdoor paradise at any season. It is particularly stunning in the summer when rich, Read More
It might lack a beach but it sure isn’t short of fantastic eateries. Madrid, Spain’s metropolitan capital is always worth a visit for true foodies. You might have heard a local say “No se puede comer mal en Madrid”/You can’t eat badly in Madrid. While I believe it is possible to have a bad, Read More
Oman, the country of deserts, spices and frankincense exerts a special fascination. Unlike its flashy sisters Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Muscat has maintained a more earthy and pristine charm, partly also because the country does not allow for buildings to be higher than a palm tree. Oman’s modernization only started in 1970 when, Read More
Bubbly, bustling beautiful Barcelona is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations. With countless top notch restaurants, cool bars, great shopping and the ocean at its doorstep, Barcelona effortlessly fuses the feel of a metropolitan city with the ease of a beach resort. Proudly Catalán, Barcelona differs from other Spanish cities due to its linguistic, Read More
Ok, I won’t beat around the bush. I simply don’t like the first months of the year. What could possibly be more depressing than these grey drizzly skies above Zurich and the lack of fun events and funds after some lavish Christmas celebrations. The first quarter of the year is all about detox, getting back in, Read More
Gstaad, Sankt Moritz and Verbier are frequently mentioned in one breath as Switzerland’s swankiest ski resorts. Although there are similarities, Verbier is has its very unique charm. To begin with, it is much larger than Gstaad and it is famous for its beautiful wooden chalets which give Verbier its signature look of a sleepy, Read More
When I was a teenager, I read “Memories of a Geisha” and decided that I’d travel to Kyoto to visit this fascinating city where the story takes place. I finally got around to it combining a business trip with a short stint in Kyoto, Japan’s culture gem known for its temples and traditional gardens., Read More
I recently visited Berlin for work and combined it with a lovely family weekend. Berlin, the epitome of dynamism is profoundly proud of its eventful history and a true trendsetter at the same time. Cheerfully greeted by the typical Berlin “twang” visitors quickly realize that this is a city, which does not hide its, Read More
Maputo, the bustling capital city of Mozambique is a 4 hour drive from Kruger park. While the city doesn’t have much to offer culturally it is worth a quick visit: Solana Hotel is Maputo’s premiere address and offers all your regular 5 star amenities, a outdoor large pool and a generous spa. From there,, Read More